Penny Blood Creator Updates on Spiritual Successor Amid Publisher Search

AUTOMATON WESTPublished Oct 5, 2026, 03:52 UTC1 min read

Matsuzo Machida, creator of the Shadow Hearts series, provided a status update on Penny Blood, the gothic horror JRPG his studio crowdfunded in 2022. The project is currently co-developed by Studio Wildrose and Shade but has not yet secured a publishing deal due to what Machida describes as harsh industry conditions. Despite these challenges, the team remains committed to completing the game and developing the new intellectual property.

To advance production and increase recognition for the IP, the developers are working on a novel adaptation titled Penny Blood REVIOLENCE. This effort follows a legal dispute where Machida alleged that campaign producers Ben Judd and Dangen Entertainment withheld Kickstarter funds, leading to a standstill in development. While the crowdfunding campaign was highly successful, reaching its goals quickly, the developers have been self-funding progress while searching for a new partner. A prequel roguelike spin-off, Penny Blood: Hellbound, is already available on PC via Steam.

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Original headline at AUTOMATON WEST: “Shadow Hearts series creator gives update on spiritual successor Penny Blood. The studio still hasn’t secured a publisher, but has not given up on the project”

Key facts

Developer: Studio Wildrose, Shade
Crowdfunding Year: 2022
Spin-off Title: Penny Blood: Hellbound
Spin-off Platform: PC (Steam)
Novel Adaptation: Penny Blood REVIOLENCE

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